What happened
While operating a flight from Baltimore to Columbus for the Ohio National Guard, an engine failure occurred mid-flight. The aircraft was transporting personnel back to their base following a rifle team competition held in Maryland.
Upon the loss of engine power, the captain instructed all passengers to exit the aircraft via parachute. Following the departure of the final occupant, the crew attempted an emergency descent and landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft type (unspecified) struck trees and crashed within a heavily forested region situated approximately 15 miles east-southeast of Barnesville.
Findings
- The crash resulted in one fatality and four injuries.
- The single death occurred when a passenger's parachute failed to deploy correctly during the bailout process.
- All crew members sustained injuries during the impact.